Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Yuma, AZ

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room

Location

Yuma, AZ | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Mid Shift | Onsite | Varied shift start times (7, 10, 11, 12, 1, 3) | Modified self-scheduling | 4 weekend shifts per 4-week block | Typically 2 of 5 holidays (including eves)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care in a high-volume ER environment treating approximately 200 patients per day across a 52-bed department with 4 trauma bays and 6 fast track beds
• Manage patient ratios of 1:5 (medical) and 1:6 (fast track), including care for holds requiring ICU-level drips
• Read and interpret own telemetry monitoring in coordination with available monitor techs
• Accompany critical patients during CT or X-ray transport as needed; dedicated CT and X-ray are located within the ER
• Float on a shared schedule to a freestanding ER location approximately 15 minutes away; floating is typically scheduled in advance with infrequent last-minute requests
• Maintain required certifications including BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS throughout the duration of the assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Arizona
• Minimum of two years of ER experience with Trauma Level I and/or Level II experience, accumulated within the past two years — Level III, Critical Access Hospital, or lower trauma experience does not meet this requirement
• Active BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Epic EMR proficiency required; must have used Epic within the last 5 years
• No more than 5 days of requested time off; no blocked scheduling requests
• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• TNCC certification preferred
• Experience with ICU-level drips and critical patient management in an emergency setting
• Familiarity with STEMI and stroke receiving protocols
• Experience working in high-volume trauma environments with varied acuity levels

Why Join Us

• Work in a fast-paced ER environment supported by on-site RT, ED techs, dedicated imaging, security housed in the department 24/7, and a multidisciplinary team including MDs, mid-levels, and pediatric board-certified providers
• Modified self-scheduling offers a degree of flexibility within a structured and well-supported emergency department